Airing on Tuesday, July 14, 2015: From Athens, Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal talks to Nick Voglis, a sandwich-shop owner, about the changes to his business and life wrought by the Greek debt crisis. Plus, on the day a deal is announced with Iran, we look at one aspect of the untapped potential it presents: its people. Demographics are on Iran’s side right now. Iran has a young, educated, mostly middle-class population — what opportunities does this offer the country? What does it offer U.S. and other international companies wanting to do business there? We explore.
Segments From this episode
Final Note
One last moment from our trip to Athens
by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 14, 2015
"Don't forget, [Greece is] more than 4,000 years old."
Greeks in crisis
College students feel the weight of the Greek crisis
by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 14, 2015
Some Greek are worried about job opportunities amid the crisis.
Greeks in crisis
Sweet treats in the midst of economic fallout
by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 14, 2015
Bakery shop owner Olga Karastathi hasn't seen profit from her business, but she's still optimistic.
Promise, risk await post-sanction Iran
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jul 14, 2015
Sanctions relief comes at an important moment for the Iranian population
Greeks in crisis
Tourism in an economic crisis
by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 14, 2015
The Greek crisis hasn't stopped tourism.
Greeks in crisis
Little Athens has to cope with the crisis, too
by James Perla
Jul 14, 2015
The Greek debt crisis has caused ripple effects, affecting business owners in the U.S.
Greeks in crisis
Sandwich shop owner keeps the optimism alive in Greece
by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 14, 2015
Business for Nick Voglis has fallen by 40 to 50 percent since 2007.
Greeks in crisis
Three jobs, a family and uncertainty
by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 14, 2015
Tonia Korka has to juggle multiple jobs to support her family.
Greeks in crisis
Greece's economic outlook, from the streets of Athens
by Kai Ryssdal and Hayley Hershman
Jul 14, 2015
More of our interviews on the ground in Greece.